
Whirlwind Moves - Ukrainian Dance with Shumka
Category: Workshop
Duration: 45 minutes
Suited For: All ages
Venue: Cornerstone Hall (view map ↗)
Workshop Description
At this “Whirlwind Moves” workshop, meet two Shumka dancers and learn some basics of Ukrainian dance including an introduction to style, technique, combinations of steps and a trick or two! Peruse Ukrainian dance costumes from various regions of Ukraine and those adapted for recent Shumka productions!
The Ukrainian Shumka Dancers are celebrating their 60th Anniversary with their tenth national tour throughout 2022. Canada’s only professional Ukrainian dance company, Shumka has cultural roots in Ukraine and has been developing the art form in Edmonton for decades. Shumka means “whirlwind,” which is an apt description of their lively and energetic style on stage!
Learn more at shumka.com
Scheduled Workshops
Date | Workshop Times | Availability |
---|---|---|
Thursday, June 2, 2022
| 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. | |
Friday, June 3, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. | |
Saturday, June 4, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 12:45 p.m. 2:00 p.m. | |
Sunday, June 5, 2022 | 11:15 a.m. 12:45 p.m. 2:00 p.m. |
Curriculum Connections
Cultural awareness and traditions, dance and movement, rhythms, music appreciation, creative expression, storytelling, communication, exploring thoughts, ideas and emotions, attentive viewing and listening.
Resources for Groups
Please visit the Schools & Groups page for important details about group site hours and bus drop-off zones.
Sponsored By
- - - - -
Previous:
Fizzlewit’s Fairy Finding Tours
Related Pages
Last edited: April 22, 2022